Tenon and Dado to Join Boards – woodworking design software
A user emailed me asking how to use SketchList 3D woodworking design software to join boards together. Specifically he build a shoe rack and wanted to fix the shelving to the side boards.
What I like about this project is that this contractor used a relatively simple design to get started with SketchList 3D. He made good use of features such as clone and achieved a result. When stuck he sent in an email and asked a specific question. This video will help him get moving.
The process is automated to the point where you specify the size and location of the dado and the tenon – and SketchList 3D does the rest. There can be a great degree of flexibility in the resulting tenon. Fast. That’s the goal of woodworking specific design software
So follow the guidelines for good testing / learning.
- Have a realistic first project in mind
- Watch some video to learn
- Begin
- When stuck – communicate.
Thank you,
Dave
David Rozewski
SketchList began out of frustration with other CAD programs not meeting the woodworkers needs. Initially marketed to hobby users, the vast percentage of our users turned out to be professionals. Our goal is to make powerful design software for woodworkers and will improve their work and their businesses.
